Transport for City Regions (TCR) Programme Director - #2070453

Transport for City Regions (TCR) Programme Director

Location: Liverpool, L2 2BS

Rate: £750.00 per day (PAYE) / £986.27 per day (Umbrella)

Contract Type: Interim / Senior Programme Leadership

Seven Resourcing are recruiting an experienced Programme Director to lead a major Transport for City Regions (TCR) programme based in Liverpool. This is a high-profile interim leadership role focused on delivering large-scale transport transformation, improving regional connectivity, and driving forward strategic infrastructure priorities.

Role Overview

As Programme Director, you will take responsibility for the overall leadership, coordination, and delivery of a complex transport transformation programme. You will work across multiple senior stakeholders and delivery partners to ensure successful implementation of key transport initiatives that support long-term regional growth and economic development.

This role requires a strong track record in leading major infrastructure or transport programmes, with the ability to operate confidently in a politically sensitive and high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Transport for City Regions (TCR) programme
• Provide strategic direction, governance, and oversight across all programme workstreams
• Manage programme risks, dependencies, budgets, and performance reporting
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders across transport, infrastructure, and delivery partners
• Ensure alignment with wider regional transport and economic strategies
• Present updates, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership forums
• Oversee programme planning, milestones, and delivery assurance
• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams and external consultants
• Maintain robust governance, compliance, and assurance frameworks
• Drive continuous improvement and successful programme outcomes

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience at senior Programme Director or equivalent level
• Strong background delivering large-scale transport, infrastructure, or transformation programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across complex environments
• Experience managing multi-million-pound programmes and delivery frameworks
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making ability
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-profile environments
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and multi-agency partnerships
• Understanding of transport systems, infrastructure planning, or city-region development

Why Work with Seven Resourcing?

At Seven Resourcing, we go beyond recruitment. With nearly a decade of industry experience, over 3,000 five-star reviews, and award-winning support, we’re dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. We provide access to meaningful roles, ongoing development opportunities, and continuous support every step of the way.